Question

Choose the word/phrase which is opposite in meaning to the italicized bold word/phrase in the sentence.
It was a voluntary gesture.

• A. compulsory
• B. violent
• C. deliberate
• D. valuable

Answer 1

The correct option is A compulsory

The word 'voluntary' refers to acting according to one's own free will.
Option A, compulsory refers to something obligatory or mandatory.
Option B, violent refers to something involving physical force intended to hurt or damage to someone.
Option C, deliberate refers to something being done consciously and intentionally.
Option D, valuable refers to something worth a great deal of money.
Thus, according to the meaning, the word 'compulsory' is the opposite of the word 'voluntary'.